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Writing prompt: looming deadline

Kickstart your next piece of creative work with our regular writing prompts.

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Last updated: 21 May 2021

Alarm clock

Set yourself the challenge of writing something based on our prompt and see where your imagination takes you.

A deadline is looming... what is it and will your character meet it?

Long, short, poetry or prose - the method and medium is completely up to you. If you need a little more to get you started, check out our writing resources for hints and advice. Looking for your next challenge? Check out our monthly 50 Word Fiction competition or see our list of opportunities for writers.

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Author Lynsey May

As well as spending two days a week as part of the Writing Communities team, Lynsey May is a freelance writer and online content creator. She's written copy for major brands and arts charities, won prizes for her fiction and spent too much time reading. Her first novel, Weak Teeth, was published by Polygon in 2023.

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